Brides-to-be, save this date if you’re planning your big day. The Winter Bridal Celebrations show returns to the Palace on Jan. 13, offering guests five hours of time to research, meet exhibitors, plan and, yes, dream a little.

“A lot of ideas are hatched (at the show),” said Rick Coletti, of RSC Productions, which organizes this show and many others. It’s a great way to meet vendors, he said — and there will be a lot going on in those five hours. Well over 100 vendors will occupy more than 200 exhibitor booths, on the main floor of the Palace and the concours, too.

January’s a great time for a bridal show, too, since there are a fair number of couples who become engaged over the holidays. It’s also a bit of a lull for vendors since a lot of brides-to-be aren’t too keen on walking down the aisle in the winter.

“Brides are in the infancy of their wedding planning,” Coletti said, and the “show saves the bride time and an incredible amount of money.”

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In essence, he said, it’s party planning. “It’s an incredible tool to use and go out and hire all components.” Or, if a bride-to-be isn’t ready to hire, she can go to the show and research, meet vendors, and come up with ideas. It beats the internet, he adds, since it’s an event tailored to brides’ needs, and ladies can meet vendors face-to-face. In a few minutes they’ll have an idea whether they want to pursue a business relationship with a vendor or not. “(That’s) the benefit of a face-to-face meeting,” Coletti said.

Basically, it’s a planning event for the biggest party a woman will likely ever throw.

“It’s a smorgasbord of all services — what you expect (as well as) some surprises.”

It’s a great way to score some sweet deals, Coletti adds. Vendors frequently offer exclusive deals at the show, so visitors can take advantage.

Pretty much anything one would need to consider when planning a wedding — from wardrobe necessities, party favors, flowers, entertainment, locations, food, photographers, travel agents and more — will be represented at the expo.

There are some vendors you might not expect at first, either. Those include ice sculpting, bachelor and bachelorette party planners, tattoo removal services, skincare services, engravers, dance instructors, photo booths, financial services, plus items for after the wedding — to furnish a home, and much, much more.

It’s a great time-saver, too, said Coletti. After all, it’s a place where a bride-to-be can meet several potential photographers, dress designers, and so on, and all in one spot.